Run Windows 10 on Your M1 Mac with Parallels Desktop

Are you one of the lucky individuals who own a brand new Macbook with an M1 chip? Do you often work with virtual machines? If so, you may have encountered issues running traditional VM-ware or configuring multiple settings that can be overwhelming. Fear not! With the latest Fall Creators Update, Windows 10 is now able to run on ARM CPU architecture, providing great application compatibility and allowing you to run existing x86 windows applications without modification.

To get started with running Windows 10 on your M1 Mac, follow these simple steps:

First, download the Technical Preview Parallels Desktop 16 from this page. You will need to sign-up and log in to the beta program using your Google account. Next, register yourself for the Windows Insider Preview program using your Microsoft account.

After registering, you can download the ARM64 Windows 10 Insider Preview (Windows10.VHDX) file directly onto your Mac. Make sure you are part of the Windows 10 insider preview to access this file. If not, you will need to join the program first.

Now that you have downloaded the file, it's time to configure Parallels Desktop. With support for installing Parallels Tools in Ubuntu 20.04 or later, Debian 10.7 or later, and Fedora Workstation 33-1.2 or later, you can easily get started with your virtual machine.

One of the exciting new features in this technical preview is the ability to suspend and resume a virtual machine. This makes it easy to pause and restart your Windows 10 environment as needed.

To begin using Parallels Desktop, simply download and install the software on your Mac. Follow the prompts to create a new virtual machine, select the ARM64 Windows 10 Insider Preview file you downloaded earlier, and configure any additional settings as desired.

In no time at all, you will be able to run Windows 10 on your M1 Mac with Parallels Desktop. No more complicated configurations or troubleshooting issues - just simple, straightforward usage.

By leveraging the power of Parallels Desktop and the Windows 10 Insider Preview, you can enjoy seamless integration between your Mac and PC environments. Whether you're a developer, gamer, or simply someone who likes to have multiple operating systems at their fingertips, this setup is sure to impress.

So why wait? Download Parallels Desktop today and start exploring the possibilities of running Windows 10 on your M1 Mac.

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